Question of Balance (rail bearings)

John Musselwhite john@musselwhite.com
Fri, 14 May 1999 09:51:32 -0600


At 06:48 PM 5/13/99 -0400, Newton wrote:

>Leveling the keys after replaceing the bearings is the time consumer. 
>You will need leveling punchings, a nice straight edge and some time.  
                                                    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Rather than using a "nice straight edge" a levelling stick from S&S that has
the slight relief to it in the centre should be used. S&S keys should not
really be "level" all the way across as they are 1/32" higher in the middle. 

                        John



John Musselwhite, RPT -  Calgary, Alberta Canada
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